Front End Software Engineer Intern at True Anomaly in Denver, CO

Summary: True Anomaly is a company focused on building technology for space superiority. They are seeking an intern to support the development of web-based frontend space ground system software, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to architecture and design discussions. Responsibilities: - Support the development of web-based frontend space ground system software, including 2D and 3D interfaces, using React and TypeScript - Contribute to team discussions on architecture, design, and code reviews - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, backend engineers, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers - Take on well-scoped tasks and features with guidance from experienced engineers - Write tests and follow established testing practices to maintain code quality Required Qualifications: - Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline - Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and modern JavaScript or TypeScript - Familiarity with React or similar modern frontend frameworks - Basic understanding of how frontend applications communicate with backend services (e.g., REST APIs, WebSockets) - Interest in building complex, data-rich user interfaces - Comfort with Git and collaborative development workflows - Strong written and oral communication skills and aptitude for working across disciplines - Enjoys debugging and problem solving - A strong bias towards understanding how things work rather than accepting the status quo Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with React patterns including hooks, functional components, and component composition - Exposure to testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, or React Testing Library - Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, or tools like Storybook and Figma - Exposure to Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries - Familiarity with CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, or other modern styling approaches - Exposure to databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL - Interest in data visualization, real-time interfaces, or interactive 3D applications Required Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, REST APIs, WebSockets, Git, React hooks, Functional components, Component composition, Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Storybook, Figma, Three.js, React Three Fiber, CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, MySQL